Chasing Frets

Jeff Daniels on Songcraft

“You’re not writing until you’re rewriting.” Presented by Taylor Guitars (http://taylorguitars.com) Visit Jeff Daniels: https://www.jeffdaniels.com Visit Premier Guita

Jeff Daniels’ 6-string Secrets of the Screen

Is that really an F#m7, or are they just faking it? Presented by Taylor Guitars (http://taylorguitars.com) Visit Jeff Daniels: https://www.jeffdaniels.com Visit Premie

Jeff Daniels: "I Steal Left and Right From People"

Actor and talented acoustic picker Jeff Daniels talks about his influences: Arlo Gurthie, Steve Goodman, Doc Watson, Son House, and more. Sponsored by Taylor Guitars (ht

Mentorship and Apprenticeship

Regardless of style, It’s a long, winding road to guitar mastery. Julian Lage describes his journey and who has helped him along the way. Visit Julian Lage: https://juli

Fate or Hard Work … and Maybe a Little Luck?

How virtuoso Julian Lage went from transcribing jazz maestro Jim Hall’s solos as a youth to playing alongside the late legend in adulthood. Visit Julian Lage: https://ju

The 12 Commandments of Julian Lage

The jazz phenom elaborates on his most prized playing epiphanies. Presented by Collings Guitars Visit Julian Lage: https://julianlage.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://

Guitar, Meet Orchestra

Lyle Workman employs orchestra in many of his film and TV scores. Hear him discuss how he writes for a really big band, while bringing an orchestral sensibility to his ow

Some of My Best Friends Are Drummers

Lyle Workman talks about his prog-inspired love of odd meter, and working the Vinnie Colaiuta, Matt Chamberlain, Abe Laboriel Jr., and Toss Panos on his new album, Uncomm

Frets and Film

What does it take to be a successful film and TV composer? Lyle Workman breaks down the process and talks about his new guitar album featuring the Abbey Road Orchestra.

Sturgill Simpson's Secret Weapon

Mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull explains what she’s learned from Bela Fleck, Sturgill Simpson, Allison Krause, and others. Visit Sierra Hull: https://www.sierrahull.com V

Bluegrass at Berklee

As a touring prodigy who’d played the Grand Ole Opry, Sierra Hull accepted a once-in-a-lifetime offer. What happened next? Visit Sierra Hull: https://www.sierrahull.com

Don't Be Scared of Small Frets

Mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull offers essential mando tips for guitarists and shares the story of her early years. Visit Sierra Hull: https://www.sierrahull.com Visit Pr

Jim Campilongo Is a Guitar Student for Life

The country-jazz virtuoso is constantly absorbing new influences and exploring new techniques, even after 50 years of playing. Visit Jim Campilongo: https://www.jimcampi

Where Charlie Parker Meets Buck Owens

Jim Campilongo’s playing is informed by both styles, yet also shatters their conventions. Visit Jim Campilongo: https://www.jimcampilongo.com Visit Premier Guitar: http

Fear and Loathing on the Album Trail

Country-jazz master Jim Campilongo talks about the 3D-chess level challenges—and resulting clarity—of recording the sparse-but-dynamic Two Guitars, with Luca Benedetti.

The Beauty of Bossa Nova

Guitar in hand, John Pizzarelli unlocks the secrets of the distinctive fingerstyle rhythms of Brazil’s coolest import. Visit John Pizzarelli: https://www.johnpizzarelli.

Who Do James Taylor and Paul McCartney Call When They Want Jazz?

When it comes to swinging standards, few guitarists can match 7-string virtuoso John Pizzarelli. Visit John Pizzarelli: https://www.johnpizzarelli.com Visit Premier Gui

7-String Guitars Aren't Just for Djent

John Pizzarelli describes how his dad, Bucky Pizzarelli, showed him the way to 7-string bliss. Visit John Pizzarelli: https://www.johnpizzarelli.com Visit Premier Guita

Don't Just Play the Blues Scale

Hear how Ariel Posen communicates a 12-bar blues harmony through smart note choices. Visit Ariel Posen: https://www.arielposen.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierg

All the Nuances—Except the Technical Ones

Ariel Posen highlights the subtleties of phrasing, dynamics, and timing—the details that truly define your style. Visit Ariel Posen: https://www.arielposen.com Visit Pr